Bill
SB 276
Georgia law revised to align Medicaid cost-recovery procedures with federal requirements, affecting how much injured beneficiaries retain from settlements after state reimbursement.
SB 276 modifies Georgia's medical assistance recovery laws to align with federal Medicaid requirements, specifically addressing how the state recovers healthcare costs paid on behalf of beneficiaries from third-party sources like insurance settlements or tort judgments. The bill revises provisions governing liens, recovery timelines, and exemptions to ensure Georgia's program complies with federal Medicaid rules while protecting certain assets from recovery claims.
States must recover Medicaid costs when beneficiaries receive compensation from third parties, but federal law limits how and when states can pursue these claims. This bill affects Medicaid recipients who receive settlements or insurance payouts—determining how much they keep versus what goes to reimburse the state for their medical care. The changes impact both individual beneficiaries' financial recovery and Georgia's Medicaid program finances.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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